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Real Estate Lawyers in Bluffton, IN: 2026 rankings

17 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bluffton: Nicholas A. Adams Law Office, LFR Score 51/100; 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 17.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Podlaski LLP, 126 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

17 Bluffton real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 17 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Bluffton at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Bluffton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Nicholas A. Adams Law Office514.7★ (90)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away—Top score
2Podlaski LLP504.3★ (126)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away—Most reviews
3David G. Crell494.5★ (39)Fort Wayne, 20 mi away——
4Tourkow, Crell, Rosenblatt & Johnston, LLP Attorneys at Law474.0★ (56)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
5Bonahoom & Bobilya, LLC474.3★ (36)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
6Wall Legal Services463.8★ (34)Huntington, 20 mi away——
7Beers Mallers Attorneys At Law464.1★ (35)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
8Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law464.3★ (6)Fort Wayne, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Stucky, Lauer & Young, LLP463.6★ (65)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
10Scott & Aplin LLC463.9★ (37)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——

All 17 real estate lawyers in Bluffton, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Podlaski LLP

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 126 Google reviews, the most in Bluffton.

    • 4.3★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 E Berry St Ste 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Podlaski LLP(260) 222-2902

  3. #3 David G. Crell

    Based in Fort Wayne, 20 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2712 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
    View profile for David G. Crell(260) 426-1300

  5. #5 Bonahoom & Bobilya, LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    927 S Harrison St #200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Bonahoom & Bobilya, LLC(260) 420-4055

  6. Based in Huntington, 20 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750
    View profile for Wall Legal Services(260) 504-2714

  10. #10 Scott & Aplin LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews.

    • 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1018 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
    View profile for Scott & Aplin LLC(260) 200-5321

  11. #11 Barrett McNagny LLP

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Barrett McNagny LLP(260) 423-9551

  13. #13 Northrop Law Office

    Based in Huntington, 20 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 W State St, Huntington, IN 46750
    View profile for Northrop Law Office(260) 356-8666

  15. #15 Attorney Troy Kiefer

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 W Berry St Ste 1100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Attorney Troy Kiefer(260) 426-0444

  17. #17 Urberg Law Office LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    803 S Calhoun St Ste 600, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Urberg Law Office LLC(260) 456-9988

Also serving Bluffton

18 more real estate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Bluffton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barrett McNagny LLP: Benjamin N. Bailey24 mi
Barrett McNagny LLP: David R. Steiner24 mi
Barrett McNagny LLP: Joshua C. Neal24 mi
Barrett McNagny LLP: Mark Bains24 mi
Barrett McNagny LLP: Thomas M. Niezer24 mi
Bloom Renee S5.0★ (1)24 mi
Carnall Law Office5.0★ (5)In Bluffton
Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) - Fort Wayne24 mi
Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers4.8★ (22)In Bluffton
Gehring Law Office24 mi
Gordon & Associates PC4.5★ (14)In Bluffton
J. Philip Burt5.0★ (1)24 mi
Kiplinger Law Firm, P.C.24 mi
Mark A. Warsco24 mi
Rothberg Logan & Warsco LLP; Deam, Michael T.4.0★ (1)24 mi
Snyder Morgan & Kuchmay LLP3.0★ (2)21 mi
Sprunger & Sprunger3.8★ (22)In Bluffton
William B. Hogg, Attorney at Law20 mi

How we ranked Bluffton real estate lawyers

We scored 17 Bluffton real estate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bluffton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a real estate lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a real estate lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does your closing fee include?
  • Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Real estate lawyers in Bluffton: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bluffton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Bluffton, IN is Nicholas A. Adams Law Office with an LFR Score of 51/100. It has 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews. Podlaski LLP (#2) and David G. Crell (#3) follow. We ranked 17 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Bluffton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 17 real estate lawyers serving Bluffton, IN. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Bluffton are open 24/7?

1 ranked real estate lawyer in Bluffton posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Bluffton work on weekends?

1 of 17 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bluffton real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated real estate lawyers in Bluffton is 4.2★, with a median of 34 reviews. Podlaski LLP has the most, 126 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?

Each real estate lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do real estate lawyers outside Bluffton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bluffton city center, our service radius for real estate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can real estate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do real estate lawyers in Bluffton, IN charge?

Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of real estate lawyers in Bluffton, IN ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Bluffton?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Bluffton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 17 real estate lawyers serving Bluffton.

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